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Novo Nordisk Faces Wrongful Death Suit Over Ozempic

3/19/2026

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  • A wrongful death lawsuit targets Novo Nordisk A/S after Marsha Ettinghoff, 76, died from gastroparesis while using Ozempic, a drug not approved for weight loss.
  • The suit, filed on March 3, 2026, is part of federal litigation with over 2,000 cases consolidated in Pennsylvania.
  • Novo Nordisk A/S denies the allegations, while the case draws attention to warnings about Ozempic's gastrointestinal side effects and potential life-threatening conditions.